Project Manager
Location: US, DC, Washington DC

Company profile:
G&amp;H International Services, Inc. is a Washington D.C. small business dedicated to providing services and technology to enhance organizational and community preparedness and resilience. We work with all levels of government and the private sector to develop and manage programs and projects that improve information management, situational awareness, and communications interoperability.GHI is a consulting company founded in 1997, focused in the Emergency Management industry. Our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to continually building a team of the most qualified and committed consulting and technology professionals and helping them grow with challenging assignments supporting the company mission. GHI hires people who are able to challenge conventional thought, offer unique perspectives and conceive and help implement innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers.

Job description:
G&amp;H International Services, Inc. is a Washington D.C. small business dedicated to providing services and technology to enhance organizational and community preparedness and resilience. We work with all levels of government and the private sector to develop and manage programs and projects that improve information management, situational awareness, and communications interoperability.We are looking for a qualified, self-motivated Project Manager to join an innovative team responsible for providing program management services.  The Project Manager, plans, organizes, directs, and controls the project/program to ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled, quality standards are met, and associated expectations of performance are achieved.   Key responsibilities include:  Managing multiple concurrent project tasks, providing expert direction and guidance to subordinates, developing schedules, formulating work plans, managing and controlling project funds and resources, and serving as point of contact with the client.

Requirements:
General Responsibilities:The Project Manager will be responsible for:• Providing cross-cutting and program-wide support to the client, task leads and team members;• Managing shared resources across task areas in order to efficiently achieve all project objectives on time and within budget;• Providing quality assurance for all deliverables;• Managing overall project budget;• Identifying and developing project management methodologies, best practices and standards;• Coaching, mentoring, training and providing oversight for the project team;• Monitoring compliances with project management standards, polices, procedures, and templates;• Developing and managing project policies, procedures, templates, and other shared documentation; and• Coordinating communication across Task Areas and with the client.• Researching, evaluating, and recommending model strategies for policy and project/program implementation;• Providing strategic guidance and feedback to the team on issues relating to policy and program implementation;• Partnering with colleagues and client to investigate problems and define solution approaches;• Participating in a variety of meetings to integrate activities, communicate strategic guidance to team members, resolve issues when appropriate, and provide subject matter expertise as needed and where appropriate;• Interface with other Project Managers and/or Leads to escalate relevant decisions  and unresolved issues, and recommend appropriate courses of action when feasible;• Provided limited administrative duties, as necessary, to ensure compliance with contractual and program obligations; and • Support other activities as direct by G&amp;H International Services executive management.Qualifications:• U.S. citizenship;• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of twelve (12) years total work experience in Consulting (with 6 years in management). • Master’s degree and/or Project Management certified.• Understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulations as it relates to acquisition and planning, contracting methods and types and contract management.• Experience working with the disaster response and preparedness community.• Knowledge and hands-on experience using collaborative Web and knowledge management technologies and practices.• Strong critical thinking abilities, including knowing when and how to dig deeper into problems and identify actionable recommendations.• Excellent writing and presentation skills.• Ability to work under tight deadlines.• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software.

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